With all of the culturally, historically, and scientifically significant places to take school children for field trips, we can surely leave religious theme parks off the list.
Study *about* various religions can be an appropriate part of the public school curriculum, but a class that focuses exclusively on one religious text would seem fraught with constitutional peril in practice.
A bill proposed in the Indiana Senate would require “In God We Trust” to be posted in every school classroom. From a church-state perspective, that may be the least controversial provision.
Bible classes offered in West Virginia’s Mercer County schools may face constitutional scrutiny after all following an appeals court ruling reversing the dismissal of lawsuit challenging the program.
For public school officials, the holidays season can mean navigating some difficult church-state terrain to protect the religious liberty of all students.
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The targeting of religious minorities.
The rise of Christian nationalism.
The politicization of houses of worship.
BJC brings people together to tackle today’s serious threats to religious liberty.
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Faith.
Freedom.
For All.
The targeting of religious minorities.
The rise of Christian nationalism.
The politicization of houses of worship.
BJC brings people together to tackle today’s serious threats to religious liberty.